Deputy Director of People (Culture and Belonging)

Totalwellnessacupuncture; Chester; On-site; GBP 91,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chester seeks a Deputy Director of People to lead systemic improvements in equity, fairness, and inclusion within People Services. The role involves strategic partnership with the Trust Board and operational leadership in transforming People Systems. Ideal candidates should possess strong management skills, an understanding of the NHS People Promise, and experience in shaping equitable policies. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including significant annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Band 8d salary: £91,342 – £105,337

Up to 33 days annual leave

NHS Pension (23.7% employer contribution)

Car, bike and Home Electricals salary sacrifice schemes

Relocation scheme

Values-driven People Services team

Qualifications

• Experience in shaping People Systems and embedding fairness.
• Ability to work with Board and Leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of NHS People Promise.

Responsibilities

• Support Trust Board in delivering strategic goals.
• Embed continuous improvement in People Services.
• Turn People Promise into practical actions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Continuous improvement

Equity and inclusion

Job description

Do you have the courage and capability to question established ways of working, surface inequity, and redesign People Systems, Policies, Procedures and Processes so that fairness, belonging and accountability are built in not bolted on?

This is a system-shaping opportunity to work alongside our Board, Leaders, Colleagues and Partners to challenge systemic oppression, racism and social injustice, and to embed fairness, belonging and solidarity across the organisation. Delivery will be grounded in a social and human lens, centring equity, dignity and care while supporting our systems to reduce inequality.

As part of our People Services transformation, we have co-created a new Deputy Director of People role to help bring these commitments to life not just in policy, but in the everyday lived experience of our workforce, through the strategic and operational leadership of the People Services team.

You will be a key partner in:

• Supporting the Trust Board to deliver its strategic intent
• Embedding our continuous improvement approach, CWPi
• Turning the People Promise into practical, sustained action

At Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Trust, our ambition to reduce health inequalities starts with how we treat, include and value our people. Our approach is rooted in the NHS People Promisecreating an environment where:

• We are compassionate and inclusive
• We are recognised and rewarded
• We have a voice that counts
• We are safe and healthy
• We are always learning
• We work flexibly
• We are team

What we offer:

• Band 8d salary: £91,342 – £105,337
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• NHS Pension (23.7% employer contribution)
• Car, bike and Home Electricals salary sacrifice schemes
• Relocation scheme
• A committed, values-driven People Services team

Closing date: 28 January.

Interviews: 12 February.

Applications from job share applicants welcome.

Apply: CV and covering letter by an email.

Informal conversations: contact Emma Pool to arrange time with Tracy Narot, Director of People

This is a chance to help create a workplace where everyone belongs, and everyone can thrive.